Why this guy bought a Rubicon over a Bronco

[raqball]

He could’ve gotten a Heritage for less. But then he couldn’t make a clickbait video.

Exactly.. And his followers sop it up...

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[Bugkillah]

I’m glad he got the jeep. He would have been a terrible commenter on bronco6G forum.

 

[edgarmcgauley]

I cannot speak for anyone else’s decision on buying their Bronco, but for me, came down to a few factors. First and foremost, I’m a Ford guy. I have owned older F150s and Mustang Cobras, and became even more loyal to Ford after the auto bailouts. 2nd, I looks cool. Yeah, Jeeps do it for people who are into the box style SUV, but the Bronco looks unique. 3rd, I was four drinks in when I decided to order mine.

 

[hemiblas]

I love my base Bronco. I'm agreed with the other posts that it was a profit play. I'm sure there was no money to be made on it and 35k vehicles just arent what manufacturers want to sell anymore.

At one time you could get a rubicon for 5k under msrp and a Bronco for 5-10k over. Things have settled down since then. The base SAS bronco was an incredible deal, but as everyone has pointed out those days are over. I havent priced a rubi vs a badlands but I'm sure they are neck and neck at this point if you compare invoice pricing.

 

[Bellime]

If price was the only issue, I would buy a Prius

 

[HighVelocity]

I guess I need to start making a boobtoob video every time I make a decision.

Today for lunch it was lengua tacos over chicken ensaladas. Tune in tomorrow for a riveting episode where I choose how many ice cubes to put in my drink. Comment below with your best guess and tell us your favorite shape of ice. Like, subscribe and pet your cat.

 

[LowerSlowerDelaware]

I've got Zero Ducks to give

Really, it's not like I'm out of Ducks but I just don't give a Duck about anyone who would want a Jeep over a Bronco.

You have to be out of your ducking mind to think a Wrangler Sport could compare to my Bronco Base.

I bet this guy is one dumb motherducker

You see my Bronco, you better duck off and leave my Bronco ducking alone

 

[Kevin Scarbel]

Comparing Wrangler and Bronco is alike comparing apples and oranges.

 

[JT58Bronc]

Before I ordered my Basesquatch at the reveal, I priced up a Wrangler Rubicon and what I really wanted- a Gladiator. The Gladiator (base) would have cost me at least 15K more by the time I got the lift kit, larger tires and the gearing change. Even then I would not have locking diffs. To get a Rubicon or Mohave it was like 65K back then, 25K more than I paid for my Basesquatch. The Basesquatch was for sure a bargain it its day when it was available.

 

[rdg04578]

IMO there are only a couple of reasons to choose the jeep over the Bronco and this is only a small percentage of buyers:

1. Serious off roading where front axle articulation really matters.
2 strength and proven reliability of the straight front axle and manual linkage for shifting the transfer case.
3. if you plan on serious modifications to the factory package--due to cost, availability and simplicity.

other than that it is pure personal opinion and preference.

 

[RallyGorgo]

Except you can't compare a Sas to a Rubicon. A better comparison would be a Badlands nonSas to a Rubicon.

I paid $51K for my Badlands 2dr a few months ago. Rubicon 2 dr's I found were anywhere from $58K to $65K..

I agree!!! I have a ‘23 non-Squatch Badlands 2-dr manual, stickered at $49k (built in March, bought in August after someone else bailed out on it), only option is the mod bumper. I did a build & price today for a 2-dr Rubicon with steel bumpers, hard-top, and 4.88 gears and it came out around $53k so it’s comparable.

But yeah, my opinion is that the Badlands is the Bronco Rubicon.

 

[DesertMike680]

"Look at me everyone - I wanted to be just like all the trendy, hipsters, so I bought a Wrangler, and now I'm going to 'bro it out' like everyone else does too! I'm cool now!"

 

[patientB]

I bought a Rubicon while I was waiting for my Badlands to be built. Sold it back to the same dealer after 4 months and 5,000 miles for a $2k profit, back in the crazy car prices days.

Both the Rubicon and the Badlands are phenomenal vehicles, each with their little quirks.

The average consumer who is not a brand loyalist would be well served by either of these excellent, entertaining, capable rides.

 

[Taltyman]

We have both as well and if it wasn't for the lifetime warranty on the Rubi it would have been in the junk yard. It's a 2016 and lots of stuff broke and Mopar fixed on their dime. Our 2000 Jeep never had any issues.

 

[KansasCraig]

Speaking from the position of someone who owned a Rubicon, my 2024 Black Diamond non-sas is a vastly superior vehicle. Fiat (Stelantis) has ruined the Jeep brand.

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